Shannon Brown facts for kids
Brown signing a basketball during his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 29, 1985 Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (2003–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 2006–2018 |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2007 | →Albuquerque Thunderbirds |
| 2008 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2008 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2008 | →Iowa Energy |
| 2008–2009 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2009–2011 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2011–2013 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2014 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2014 | New York Knicks |
| 2014 | Miami Heat |
| 2017–2018 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2018 | Delaware 87ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,118 (7.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 760 (1.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 458 (1.1 apg) |
Shannon Brown (born November 29, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard in the NBA. Brown is best known for winning two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010.
Contents
- Early Life and College Basketball
- Professional Basketball Career
- Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2008)
- Moving to the Chicago Bulls (2008)
- Time with the Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2009)
- Winning Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers (2009–2011)
- Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2011–2013)
- Short Stays with Other Teams (2014)
- Playing in the G-League (2017–2018)
- Career Statistics
- Other Appearances
- Personal Life
- See also
Early Life and College Basketball
Shannon Brown grew up in Maywood, Illinois. He went to Proviso East High School, where he was a star basketball player. In 2003, he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball, which means he was the best high school player in the state. He was also chosen as a McDonald's All-American, a special honor for top high school players.
After high school, Brown played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He was a very important player for his team. In his junior year, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Big Ten conference.
Professional Basketball Career
Shannon Brown was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2006 NBA draft. He was the 25th player picked overall. This was the start of his journey in professional basketball.
Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2008)
Brown started his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his first season, he played in 23 games and showed some good skills. He even scored double-digit points a couple of times.
During his time with the Cavaliers, Brown also spent some time playing in the NBA Development League (now called the G-League). He played for teams like the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. This helped him get more playing experience.
Moving to the Chicago Bulls (2008)
In February 2008, Shannon Brown was part of a big trade that sent him to the Chicago Bulls. This trade involved three different teams and many players. He played only a few games for the Bulls.
Time with the Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2009)
Brown then signed with the Charlotte Bobcats in August 2008. He played for the Bobcats for a short period, getting limited playing time.
Winning Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers (2009–2011)
In February 2009, Brown was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. This was a big moment in his career. At first, he didn't play much, but as the season went on, he started getting more minutes on the court. He showed he could score and help the team.
Brown's increased playing time continued into the playoffs. He helped the Lakers win the NBA championship in 2009. The next year, in 2010, he was even selected to compete in the Slam Dunk Competition during the NBA All-Star Weekend. He also had a career-high game with 27 points and 10 rebounds. The Lakers went on to win another championship in 2010, giving Brown his second NBA title.
Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2011–2013)
After his successful time with the Lakers, Brown joined the Phoenix Suns in December 2011. He had some great games with the Suns, including scoring a career-high 32 points in one game. He also had a game where he scored 20 points in just one quarter against his former team, the Lakers.
Short Stays with Other Teams (2014)
Brown later played for a few other NBA teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. He signed short contracts with these teams.
Playing in the G-League (2017–2018)
Towards the end of his career, Brown played in the NBA G-League again. He joined the Wisconsin Herd in 2017 and later the Delaware 87ers in 2018. He officially ended his professional basketball career in 2018.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2006–07 | Cleveland | 23 | 5 | 8.8 | .378 | .280 | .714 | .9 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 3.2 |
| 2007–08 | Cleveland | 15 | 4 | 14.5 | .369 | .310 | .609 | 1.2 | 1.1 | .7 | .1 | 7.0 |
| 2007–08 | Chicago | 6 | 0 | 3.7 | .200 | .000 | .500 | .3 | .0 | .2 | .3 | 1.5 |
| 2008–09 | Charlotte | 30 | 0 | 11.4 | .455 | .286 | .800 | .8 | .9 | .6 | .2 | 4.8 |
| 2008–09† | L.A. Lakers | 18 | 0 | 7.6 | .524 | .667 | .889 | 1.1 | .6 | .2 | .1 | 3.2 |
| 2009–10† | L.A. Lakers | 82* | 7 | 20.7 | .427 | .328 | .818 | 2.2 | 1.3 | .7 | .4 | 8.1 |
| 2010–11 | L.A. Lakers | 82 | 0 | 19.1 | .425 | .349 | .911 | 1.9 | 1.2 | .8 | .2 | 8.7 |
| 2011–12 | Phoenix | 59 | 19 | 23.7 | .420 | .362 | .808 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .7 | .3 | 11.0 |
| 2012–13 | Phoenix | 59 | 22 | 23.8 | .420 | .277 | .784 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .3 | 10.5 |
| 2013–14 | San Antonio | 10 | 1 | 10.3 | .286 | .000 | .778 | 1.3 | .5 | .1 | .0 | 2.3 |
| 2013–14 | New York | 19 | 0 | 7.8 | .421 | .000 | .667 | .8 | .2 | .6 | .0 | 2.1 |
| 2014–15 | Miami | 5 | 2 | 17.8 | .368 | .429 | .667 | .2 | .6 | .8 | .0 | 4.0 |
| Career | 408 | 60 | 18.0 | .420 | .332 | .807 | 1.9 | 1.1 | .7 | .2 | 7.6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2007 | Cleveland | 1 | 0 | .0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2009† | L.A. Lakers | 21 | 0 | 13.1 | .434 | .480 | .792 | 1.2 | .6 | .5 | .1 | 4.9 |
| 2010† | L.A. Lakers | 23 | 0 | 14.1 | .393 | .281 | .714 | 1.3 | .9 | .4 | .3 | 4.9 |
| 2011 | L.A. Lakers | 10 | 0 | 16.6 | .459 | .280 | .643 | 1.9 | .7 | .6 | .2 | 7.2 |
| Career | 55 | 0 | 13.9 | .422 | .341 | .727 | 1.3 | .7 | .5 | .2 | 5.2 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2003–04 | Michigan State | 30 | 24 | 22.9 | .451 | .341 | .807 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | .0 | 7.9 |
| 2004–05 | Michigan State | 33 | 31 | 25.1 | .447 | .330 | .848 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .2 | 10.9 |
| 2005–06 | Michigan State | 34 | 34 | 35.2 | .467 | .390 | .830 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 | .1 | 17.2 |
| Total | 97 | 89 | 28.0 | .457 | .364 | .831 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 1.3 | .1 | 12.2 | |
Other Appearances
Shannon Brown has appeared in several music videos. These include "Yesterday" by Toni Braxton, "Love All Over Me" by Monica, and "Just a Dream" by Nelly.
He also appeared in movies. He played himself in the 2012 film Think Like a Man. In the 2015 movie Trainwreck, he played a member of the Knicks basketball team.
Personal Life
Shannon Brown has a son, Shannon Christopher Brown, and a daughter, Laiyah Shannon Brown. His brother, Sterling Brown, is also a professional basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Shannon Brown para niños
